I have been struggling with this decision myself. I have 2 days left to decide. The 2nd and 4th year services are more significant. It seems like Tesla is only offering an ~12% discount on pre-paid service, which is not a very attractive discount. The only real benefit would seem to be price protection against a future price increase in services. I purchased my Model S, and am thinking about skipping the pre-paid service and taking my car in for the 2nd and 4th year service. I may need to find a 3rd party for tire rotation/alignment anyway, since I have after-market wheels on my car.

Not that alignment is super pricey, but I think if it were included (not just the alignment check), it would be an easier decision. I'm assuming with the pre-paid service, they're going to check the alignment and if you need it, charge you extra for that.

Not that alignment is super pricey, but I think if it were included (not just the alignment check), it would be an easier decision. I'm assuming with the pre-paid service, they're going to check the alignment and if you need it, charge you extra for that.

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Agreed, although I read in another thread somewhere that they took care of the alignment for service agreement folks - even though it only says check. For me, the SC may not even offer to do a paid rotation/alignment since I have after market wheels. I hope that is not the case, because I would like service to be done through Tesla. Maybe I will have to sign a release of liability or something in case they damage my wheel.